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Internet Made Easy For The Over 50s This new book from consumer champion Which? is the perfect guide for those who want to understand not only the basics of the internet but also want to discover how to make better use of the information they can find there. more

Volunteers have reported that a large number of elderly customers are snapping up hardbacks as cheap fuel for their fires and stoves. more

Huge spike in excess winter deaths sounds deafening wake-up call It is a national scandal that the UK has more older people dying in winter compared to the rest of the year than countries with more severe weather. more

50+ men face premature end to working lives Men aged 50+ who have lost their jobs in the recession are at serious risk of being shut out of the labour market forever unless the Government takes urgent action more

Internet security for the over 50's Cybercriminals are targeting your home PC. Kaspersky Lab Internet security software prevents you from becoming a victim. more

UK Will register online - After 3 years in development the Uk's Will Register www.certainty.co.uk is now online. This means it takes just 60 seconds for somebody with a will to protect their family by ensuring it can be found when they pass on.

1911 CENSUS GOES ONLINE - Online access to the records of 36 million people in 1911. more

He's one of a tiny but growing group of people I've been researching, who are still working way past the normal retirement age. more

NEW SURVEY REVEALS OVER 50s ARE ANYTHING BUT OVER THE HILL Survey conducted by Efamol Active 50+, which reveals a generation of 50+ Britons who given the choice would shun more traditional past times more

Half price insulation for all households helping people with soaring gas and electricity bills. more

For the purposes of potentially claiming on your home insurance, it's by no means a terrible idea to keep receipts, or take digital photos of individual items around the house that you may have to claim for. more

Help scientists create the biggest database of autobiographical Beatles related memories ever attempted by taking part in the magical memory tour. more

Over 65's shown as the most susceptible to injury and death in the home more >>>

Tim Thompson was horrified at the state of the care home where his 96-year-old grandmother lived. more >>>

Older people are being encouraged to become swimming coaches after OAP pool-users said they would be more comfortable with "mature" trainers. more >>>

Care workers in England who look after the elderly, vulnerable adults and children could face vetting in an attempt to crack down on abuse. more >>>

More than one million older and disabled people will soon be able to travel free by bus across Scotland. more >>>

Becoming a grandparent Becoming a grandparent marks a new phase in your life with new challenges and responsibilities. It can be a rewarding experience but hard work as well. more...

Many 50-plus couples wake up one day and wonder if they really know the person sitting next to them in bed. But for others it's just the start of a phase in a relationship that's different and special. more...

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You may find your caring responsibilities increase as you get older, because parents age or your partner becomes frail. Or you may find you're being cared for yourself. Here we reveal tips for adapting to your new role. more...

Family, partners and you Life can be quite an emotional rollercoaster. One minute you can be feeling joy at becoming a grandparent, the next you may have to deal with facing the future without someone you love. Read our guides for simple tips on how to cope. more...

In all countries, and in developing countries in particular, measures to help older people remain healthy and active are a necessity, not a luxury. more...

Scientists in the United States have discovered a gene that can keep mice alive for 30% longer than normal. more...

There was a time when rock concerts and pop music did not mix comfortably with older people. more...

Age prejudice 'ubiquitous in UK' Get to 49 and it seems you could be "over the hill" - at least that's how many of us perceive it. more...

Identity theft is Britain's fastest-growing white-collar crime, increasing at nearly 500% a year. more...

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Internet Made Easy For The Over 50s

This new book from consumer champion Which? is the perfect guide for those who want to understand not only the basics of the internet but also want to discover how to make better use of the information they can find there. more

Huge spike in excess winter deaths sounds deafening wake-up call
It is a national scandal that the UK has more older people dying in winter compared to the rest of the year than countries with more severe weather. more

50+ men face premature end to working lives
Men aged 50+ who have lost their jobs in the recession are at serious risk of being shut out of the labour market forever unless the Government takes urgent action more

Internet security for the over 50's
Cybercriminals are targeting your home PC. Kaspersky Lab Internet security software prevents you from becoming a victim. more

NEW SURVEY REVEALS OVER 50s ARE ANYTHING BUT OVER THE HILL

Survey conducted by Efamol Active 50+, which reveals a generation of 50+ Britons who given the choice would shun more traditional past times more

Half price insulation for all households

helping people with soaring gas and electricity bills. more

Care workers in England who look after the elderly, vulnerable adults and children could face vetting in an attempt to crack down on abuse.
more >>>

Becoming a grandparent
Becoming a grandparent marks a new phase in your life with new challenges and responsibilities. It can be a rewarding experience but hard work as well. more...

Family, partners and you

Life can be quite an emotional rollercoaster. One minute you can be feeling joy at becoming a grandparent, the next you may have to deal with facing the future without someone you love. Read our guides for simple tips on how to cope. more...

Age prejudice 'ubiquitous in UK'

Get to 49 and it seems you could be "over the hill" - at least that's how many of us perceive it. more...

The age of 50 marks authors' peak

Fifty is the perfect age to write a novel, a study of the best-selling authors of the past 50 years has shown more...